Friday, 9 March 2018

With summer fast approaching, the market is
starting to overwhelm with Watermelons and Musk Melons. Melons are excellent
thirst quenchers and one best way to beat the heat. Musk Melons/Kirni Pazham is
rich in potassium and helps in regulating the blood pressure. They are super
rich in vitamin A , vitamin C and other nutrients. Musk melon is low in
calories, low in saturated fat and low in cholesterol and is extremely healthy.
Meanwhile do try out other healthy and refreshing
Juice/Milkshakes/Smoothies/Ice creams/Beverages here.

Wednesday, 7 March 2018

The Papaya/பப்பாளிபழம் is a tropical fruit, rich in nutrients and loaded with antioxidants.
Papaya is orange colored juicy fruit, which is not only fragrant but also extremely
delicious and tasty, so Christopher Columbus reportedly called it “Fruit of
Angels”. Papaya has numerous health benefits which includes better
digestion, stronger immunity, regulated menstruation, relief from toothache,
weight loss, skin care, better heart health etc. Researchers have discovered
that papayas are effective against breast, pancreatic and other cancers. The
latex obtained from papayas is used to treat the areas of the skin affected by
acne. This fruit is not just healthy but tasty and versatile. We can make
several recipes with raw papaya and ripe fruit can be had in different ways
which I will be sharing in my upcoming posts. As Papaya is tropical fruit it
grows abundantly in Chennai. We have couple of papaya trees in our backyard
which does not need any special care and it started to bear some fruits, so
here I am sharing a very delightful, exotic and healthy Papaya Milkshake. Meanwhile check out other interesting,Smoothies, Milkshakes, Juices, lassies and Ice creams Recipes here.

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Apple, carrot and beetroot juice is also called
as miracle drink because of innumerable benefits for our body, brain, skin etc.
Fruits and vegetable juices are one of the best ways to get vitamins and
minerals in our diet. This juice is a perfect detox drink that is very
refreshing and keeps us energetic throughout the day. In human body toxin
removal happens in four different ways, liver will remove fat soluble toxins,
kidney will remove water soluble toxins, intestine will remove undigested
toxins and skin will remove metabolic toxins.ABC is such a miracle drink that helps in flushing out all these
toxins through these organs. Try out this miracle drink and have a wonderful
and a healthy life. Meanwhile do checkout other interesting Juice Recipes here.

Thursday, 8 February 2018

Today I am going to share, one of the best home remedies for cold and cough
it is none other than – மிளகு மஞ்சள் பால்/Milagu Manjal Paal. When we were kids, my mom used
to make this wonderful milk during the onset of winter seasons and also
especially when we suffer from cold, cough and sore throat. It is very easy and
simple to make but has numerous amount medicinal benefits. This milagu manjal
paal, can be had after dinner it helps in clearing the phlegm, soothes the
throat irritation and helps you to doze off.
This is one healthy drink which you should never miss, because it helps
to build the immune system and fights the infection. Make you magic golden milk
and fight off your cold and sore throat, drink healthy and stay healthy.

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Sukku
Malli Kaapi/Sukku Kaapi is a very common and traditional kaapi/coffee prepared
in most of the homes in Tamil Nadu. My mom always keeps a jar of Sukku Malli
Kaapi Podi ready at home, and she gives it to us whenever we have cold or
indigestion and also during rainy days. Sukku Malli Kaapi is an excellent home
remedy for indigestion and also since we add jaggery it has both the spicy and
the sweet taste. As jaggery is rich in iron, if sukku malli kappi is consumed regularly
will help to fight against anemia. Sukku Malli Kaapi is a very comforting
drink when we suffer from cold and flu, it also helps in relieving chest
congestion. Do try out this Sukku Malli Kaapi and enjoy.

Tuesday, 11 April 2017

Jigarthanda is the most popular drink which
originated in the South Indian city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Jigarthanda is a
unique milk based drink, with two main ingredients Badam Pisin and Nannari Syrup[Indian
Sarsaparilla] which has a cooling effect on the system. Badam Pisin is an
edible gum collected from badam/almond trees. Badam tree bark secretes the gum
and it gets dried up, which is later collected and used for medicinal purposes/
They look like little rocks which are white in color and an excellent natural body
coolant. Badam Pisin is a natural jelly which can be consumed by everyone to
beat the heat. Also check out how to make Badam Pisin Milk in the link and enjoy.

Nannari Syrup prepared from Nannari roots has
numerous health benefits. It is an excellent natural body coolant, when had in
the form of sharbets will keep us hydrated. It is an excellent blood purifier
and a wonderful health tonic. Nannari syrup is an effective home remedy for
stomach disorders, indigestion and relieves body pain. Jigarthanda drink has
one other important key ingredient it is none other than the ice cream, you can
either prepare ice cream at home or use a store bought one. I will very soon
post the homemade ice cream for jigarthanda in my coming posts. For now friends
do try out this extra cooling and tempting Jigarthanda and have a lovely day. Do check out other lovely milkshakes, ice creams, beverages etc in the link and
post your comments here.

Friday, 18 November 2016

We all must have come across this healthy, light
and refreshing Cucumber Lassi in all most all the North Indian restaurant
menus. Lassi is an Indian yogurt drink with thick and creamy texture. Lassi can
be made either sweet or savoury. Today I am going to share a savoury cucumber lassi,
which is perfect body coolant and super refreshing. If you are on diet or on
weight loss regimen then you should consume this cucumber lassi to improve your
metabolism. Try out his lovely Cucumber Lassi and post your comments here.
Meanwhile do check out other lassi’s and beverages here.

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

As the
name says it all, without any further delay I am moving on to this refreshing,
cooling and addictive Mango Lassi. Try out this Mango Lassi and enjoy.
Meanwhile do not forget to check out other Mango Recipes here.

Monday, 24 February 2014

Badam
pisin or Almond gum is an edible gum collected from badam/almond trees. Badam
tree bark secretes the gum and it gets dried up, which is later collected and
used for medicinal purposes. They look like little rocks which are white in
colour and an excellent natural body coolant. The famous drink of Tamil Nadu - Jigarthanda, Rose
milk etc are prepared by adding Nannari sarbat to the badam pisin. The badam
pisin is soaked overnight in water which then becomes like jelly; this jelly
can then be used along with sarbats. Badam Pisin is a natural jelly which can be consumed by everyone to beat
the heat and keep the body cool. This is badam pisin milk is an easy and simple
home remedy during the hot summer days. My grandma used to give this for us and
now I do it for my kids or for myself. Do you really want to see how the badam pisin looks like and how it turns into a jelly, then scroll down further for more photos...

Thursday, 10 October 2013

Are you
looking for a healthy and a filling breakfast? Then here it is Dates &
Banana Smoothie. Just blend it in the mixer and your on-the-go breakfast is
ready. Dates are good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, sugar and energy.
These essential minerals and vitamins help in strengthening the bones, curing
anaemic conditions, intestinal disorders, boosts the nervous health etc. Dates
along with bananas and milk make this Smoothie a super-rich and healthy breakfast.

Saturday, 27 July 2013

I
mostly prefer to make fresh juice at home rather than juice from shops which
has the preservatives or from concentrate. Grapes help in treating fatigue,
indigestion, constipation, kidney disorders and prevent cataracts. This
delectable fruit is rich in vitamins A, C, B6 and folate along with other
essential minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorous, magnesium and
selenium. Grapes contain very powerful antioxidants that help in slowing down
ageing and reduce the damage caused by free radicals. So make sure to have
grapes as such or in the form of juice to lead a healthy and active life.

Tuesday, 4 June 2013

Badam Milk
is my all time favorite, I used to drink this in the evenings after coming back
from school. But my mom used to make it with readymade mix available from the
shops. It is a very healthy drink made in Northern part of India especially
during special occasions and festivals. The recipe actually calls for sugar but
sometimes I replace sugar with “panangkalkandu” as a healthy alternative.

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

I love
to drink tea and when it comes to masala tea, I love the blend of spices
infused together with the tea leaves makes me drink more and totally irresistible.
Tea is drunk in all parts of India, but made differently in each place. My
husband does not drink tea or coffee, I was like that until before marriage.
But after marriage things changed I started to fall in love with tea and
coffee. My father in law prefers to have cardamom/elachi & ginger tea but started to
have this masala tea and likes it a lot. Our families evening is complete only
if we all have a cup of delectable tea and have a chat.

Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Lassi
is a refreshing drink made by blending yogurt with different ingredients. There
are different types of lassi’s like the sweet lassi and salted lassi. Here is a
mint flavored lassi, perfect for hot days…

Monday, 6 May 2013

Lemonade
is a simple lemon juice, by squeezing some lemons adding sugar and salt. But is
that it??? No, making perfect sugar syrup and adding right quantity of
ingredients at the right time is very important to make refreshing lemon
juice. Drinking lemon juice is the
perfect way to beat the heat…

Wednesday, 17 April 2013

Paanagam
is a special beverage made on auspicious days like Sri Rama Navami and for Amman
as nivedhyam. Back in my native place (Nagapattinam – Thanjavur district),
paanagam, neermore and rice kanji is made during the “Theru Thiruvizha” (Chariot
Festival) which falls during the month of May and also during August (Aadi). This
thiruvizha is really fun, there will be lots of folk and traditional dances like
the oyil attam, mayil attam, garagattam etc. We need more than two eyes to see
everything and enjoy at the same time. Paanagam, Neermore and Rice kanji are
all made in big barrels and distributed by
volunteers to all devotees and to people pulling the “Theru”. The “Theru”
starts from the main temple early morning and goes around the town (4 mada
vidhi’s) and comes back to “Theradi” by late noon. All along the way, paanagam and neermore is given to public to boost energy to pull the Theru.

I still
remember those days as a kid running along with the “Theru” and drinking paanagam
and neermor with my brothers and sister. The paangam is a superb instant energy
booster that can be had in any other day and also it helps to cool your body
during the hot summer days.